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INTERIM RESULTS Six months ended 31 December 2016 23 February 2017 INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 2 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT Certain statements contained in this presentation other than the statements of historical fact contain forward looking


  1. INTERIM RESULTS Six months ended 31 December 2016 23 February 2017

  2. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 2 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT Certain statements contained in this presentation other than the statements of historical fact contain forward ‐ looking statements regarding Implats’ operations, economic performance or financial condition, including, without limitation, those concerning the economic outlook for the platinum industry, expectations regarding metal prices, production, cash costs and other operating results, growth prospects and the outlook of Implats’ operations, including the completion and commencement of commercial operations of certain of Implats’ exploration and production projects, its liquidity and capital resources and expenditure and the outcome and consequences of any pending litigation, regulatory approvals and/or legislative frameworks currently in the process of amendment, or any enforcement proceedings. Although Implats believes that the expectations reflected in such forward ‐ looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to be correct. Accordingly, results may differ materially from those set out in the forward ‐ looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic and market conditions, success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, fluctuations in metal prices and exchange rates and business and operational risk management. For a discussion on such factors, refer to the risk management section of the company’s Annual Report. Implats is not obliged to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward ‐ looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the dates of the Annual Report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. All subsequent written or oral forward ‐ looking statements attributable to Implats or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.

  3. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 3 Agenda MARKET OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL OVERVIEW OUTLOOK REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW Gerhard Potgieter Gerhard Potgieter Paul Finney Gerhard Potgieter Brenda Berlin

  4. OVERVIEW Gerhard Potgieter, Acting CEO

  5. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 5 Safety performance  Realisation of zero harm remains the Group’s key priority  Safety still remains a significant challenge at the Rustenburg mining operations:  Four employees suffered fatal injuries at Rustenburg during the six month period ended December 2016  In addition, safety incidents in the prior period at 14 Shaft and 1 Shaft had a significant impact on safe production efforts  Management continues to engage with all stakeholders and is leading the process to ensure every workplace is Fatality free shifts Operating units free from serious injury and fatal incidents (millions)  Over the past five years, Implats has invested significantly 11 Rustenburg Services in safety initiatives  10 Refineries Engineering redesign has largely been completed  Currently focusing on behavioural change initiatives 5 7A Shaft and Zimplats  No fatal incidents were recorded across other Group 3 Two Rivers operations 2 4 Shaft, Minpro and Marula  13 safety “millionaire” sites 1 6, 9, 10, 16 Shafts and Mimosa

  6. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 6 Financial – key features  Revenue increased 8.3% to R18.2 billion  Gross loss for the period of R318 million (R40 million gross loss)  Headline loss of 71 cents per share  Cash generated from operations (before changes to working capital) of R1.8 billion  Balance sheet remains strong  Gross cash of R5.4 billion  Unutilised facilities of R4.75 billion, R4.0 billion of which is available until 2021  No dividend declared

  7. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 7 Operational – key features  Zimplats, Two Rivers, Mimosa and Impala Refining Services delivered outstanding operational performances  Difficult operating conditions at Impala Rustenburg and community disruptions at Marula impacted production  Gross refined platinum production increased by 12.5% to 778 500 ounces (692 100 ounces)  Largely due to a lock ‐ up to accommodate planned furnace maintenance at Rustenburg in the previous period  Mined output increased to 629 500 ounces of platinum (615 200 ounces)  Third ‐ party and tolled production increased to 149 000 ounces (76 900 ounces)  Group unit costs increased by 1.9% to R22 797 (R22 380) per platinum ounce  Group unit costs including Mimosa and Two Rivers were R22 207 per platinum ounce  Capital expenditure of R1.6 billion (R1.9 billion)  Majority spent at Impala (R1.2 billion) and Zimplats (R353 million)  R581 million spent at 16 and 20 Shafts  Of the R3.9 billion raised, R2.0 billion remains, which will be used to complete 16 and 20 Shafts  R1.2 billion is expected to be spent in 2017

  8. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 8 Strategic Response  We will always remain resolute in achieving zero harm goals  Several initiatives announced in February 2015 in response to low US dollar metal prices:  Cost optimisation  Reprioritising and rescheduling of capital expenditure  Implementing the Impala lease area strategy, which aims to transform Rustenburg into a more concentrated mining operation  Strengthening the Group balance sheet  Reduction in operating costs realised a saving of approximately R1.4 billion in 2016  Further initiatives are being pursued to contain costs below inflation  Capital expenditure remains a focus area and the estimated spend for financial 2017 is R4 billion  Production optimisation initiative launched at Impala Rustenburg  Cash preservation and balance sheet management continues

  9. MARKET REVIEW Paul Finney, Group Executive – Refining and Marketing

  10. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 10 Overview The global macro economic picture remains uncertain  Brexit  Changing US policy  China appears to be managing a soft landing, await 19 th National Congress  Baseline projection of 3.4% global growth in 2017 PGM prices  Average prices year ‐ on ‐ year were lower for platinum, palladium and rhodium  Palladium and rhodium rallied on the back of fundamental auto demand  The platinum price continued to follow that of gold during 2016 Source: IMF, LBMA and Implats analysis MARKET REVIEW

  11. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 11 Light ‐ duty vehicle sales 2016: A record high for automotive sales  4.6% growth (against our earlier forecast of 2.4%) WORLD LIGHT ‐ DUTY VEHICLE SALES BY REGION Diesel “demonisation” continues but remains a 2015 2016 2016 key part of OEM CO 2 compliance for 2020 Growth (millions) (millions) (%) 2017: Forecasting further growth of 2% in global North America 17.45 17.51 0.3 light ‐ duty sales Western Europe 13.19 13.95 5.8 Palladium preference remains China 21.22 24.38 14.9 Japan 5.05 4.97 (1.5)  Not sustainable absent any increased primary Rest of the World 32.20 32.40 0.6 supply or a switch back to platinum 89.10 93.20 4.6 BEVs still forecast at less than 4% market share by 2023 Source: Reuters , CAAM, LMC, Nikkei Sangyo and Implats analysis MARKET REVIEW

  12. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 12 Platinum jewellery 2016 global demand estimated to decline by 110 000 platinum ounces  China: ‐ 3% to ‐ 9%  Challenged by changing consumer behaviour  India: +20% to +24%  Evara and PDOL successes overcame challenges of strike, floods and demonetisation  Japan: +1% to +3%  Expansion in the non ‐ bridal category, increased popularity of precious metal long chain necklaces  USA: +5% to +7%  Platinum designers and manufacturers are seeing a steady increase in their bridal business 2017 outlook  China: Opportunities in gem ‐ set, bridal and branded collections.  India: Government budget provides no further threat to platinum jewellery and 2017 Mumbai fair showed encouraging sales  Japan: Export market to be developed We continue to support PGI’s marketing efforts through focused strategic partnerships to change consumer behaviour in China Source: PGI and Implats analysis MARKET REVIEW

  13. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 13 Investment 2016 Global ETFs ‐ relatively small moves on platinum, suggesting reluctance to liquidate these holdings at current prices  Platinum ‐ 9 koz  Palladium ‐ 640 koz Japanese small bar and coin investment strong  Platinum 425 koz 2016 NYMEX, TOCOM markets  Platinum ‐ 65 koz  Palladium +710 koz We continue to support WPIC efforts to both inform investors and provide a suite of attractive investment products to stimulate incremental investment ounce demand Source: HSBC and Implats analysis MARKET REVIEW

  14. INTERIM RESULTS FEBRUARY 2017 14 2017 supply and demand Fundamental demand demonstrates steady continued growth Platinum to remain in fundamental deficit  Automotive (Western Europe and Heavy Duty Diesel)  Jewellery (Indian growth and recovery in Chinese market)  Relatively flat supply  Recycling will not cover deficits Palladium to remain in fundamental deficit  Automotive (China and US)  Continued autocatalyst preference of palladium over platinum  Recycling will not cover deficits Rhodium to remain in small fundamental surplus * Including Investment and ETF movements MARKET REVIEW

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